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==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
*The incidence of HAP is 5-15 cases per 1 000 hospital admissions. | *The incidence of HAP is 5-15 cases per 1 000 hospital admissions. <ref>{{cite journal|title=Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Hospital-acquired, Ventilator-associated, and Healthcare-associated Pneumonia|journal=American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine|volume=171|issue=4|year=2005|pages=388–416|issn=1073-449X|doi=10.1164/rccm.200405-644ST}}</ref> | ||
*The incidence of VAP is 6 to 20 times more than in patients without mechanical support. | *The incidence of VAP is 6 to 20 times more than in patients without mechanical support. | ||
*HAP and VAP are nosocomial infections with a high mortality in contrast with other nosocomial infections. | *HAP and VAP are nosocomial infections with a high mortality in contrast with other nosocomial infections. | ||
*This higher mortality rate is associated with MDR pathogens | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
- The incidence of HAP is 5-15 cases per 1 000 hospital admissions. [1]
- The incidence of VAP is 6 to 20 times more than in patients without mechanical support.
- HAP and VAP are nosocomial infections with a high mortality in contrast with other nosocomial infections.
- This higher mortality rate is associated with MDR pathogens
References
- ↑ "Guidelines for the Management of Adults with Hospital-acquired, Ventilator-associated, and Healthcare-associated Pneumonia". American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 171 (4): 388–416. 2005. doi:10.1164/rccm.200405-644ST. ISSN 1073-449X.